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April is Hospitality Month and this year the Bermuda Tourism Authority is focused on incorporating the National Tourism Plan into the month’s programming, particularly as it relates to school children. The “local involvement” pillar of the plan is t...
DATE: Mar 11, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Legislation imposing new fees on cruise ships was tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority Amendment Bill 2019 was brought by Zane DeSilva, the tourism minister.
Travellers leaving the island by passenger vessel will be charged ...
DATE: Mar 08, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bermudian businessman has said his adventure water sport company has been so severely hampered by red tape that he has been left tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
Antwan Albuoy, who owns Kinezumi Water Sports with fellow Bermudian Shena Virgil,...
DATE: Mar 07, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Minister of Tourism revealed yesterday that American Airlines had withdrawn one of its daily Bermuda flights and warned more could follow if airport operators Skyport did not back marketing efforts.
Mr DeSilva predicted that the number of aircra...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The first Bermuda Spa Month has been popular enough that several resorts have extended it, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A BTA spokesman said that seven spas around the island agreed to take part in the event, offering special $99 treat...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The tourism minister joined forces with the Bermuda Tourism Authority for a marketing blitz in New York.
A spokesman said the event last Wednesday brought together more than 150 New York City-based meeting planners, travel agents and influencers for ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said.
Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Entrepreneurs providing food and beverages, sundries and souvenirs have been invited to operate vendor spots at Daniel’s Head Beach this summer.
The Bermuda Land Development Company is welcoming vendors from last year, but wishes to offer new amenit...
DATE: Feb 20, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda’s 2019 tourism strategy includes a concerted focus on building air arrivals, and pitching the island’s merits for year-round tourism.
Meanwhile, an industry forum this evening heard that Bermuda has to prepare hundreds of its people for hospi...
DATE: Feb 20, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
New hotels will increase Bermuda’s room numbers by 240, the Bermuda Tourism Authority reported on Friday.
Kevin Dallas, the chief executive of the BTA, said the Azura, Caroline Bay and St George’s hotel developments would reverse a decades-long downw...
DATE: Feb 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan